Sumaiya Olatunde
College admissions consultant and educational advocate in Rockville, Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Rockville, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | M.A.; M.S.; National Certified Counselor (N.C.C.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | H2D Counseling |
Sumaiya Olatunde is an independent educational consultant and advocate who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs H2D Counseling in Rockville, Maryland. Her work covers college applications, financial aid, scholarships, study skills and support for students with learning disabilities. She also advises undergraduate and graduate students on career and school choices. She is a National Certified Counselor and a Professional member of IECA. She has written a free ebook on the college essay.
What Sumaiya helps with
Sumaiya helps students get into college and finish their degrees. She also supports families with money questions, learning needs and career planning.
- College admission counseling
- Writing a strong college essay
- Grants and scholarships
- Financial aid
- Learning disabilities and school accommodations
- Study skills and time management
- Career counseling
- Undergraduate and graduate school advising
Who Sumaiya works with
Sumaiya works with parents, undergraduate students, graduate students and working professionals. Parents often come to her to help a son or daughter get ready for school and career goals. She also serves rising high school seniors who need help with the college essay.
Background and qualifications
Sumaiya Olatunde holds an M.A. and an M.S. and is a National Certified Counselor. She is a Professional member of IECA, the association for independent educational consultants. She runs H2D Counseling LLC in Rockville, Maryland. She writes a blog called Everything Education and offers a podcast and a free ebook on writing the college essay. Her practice also works to raise admission and graduation rates.
Sumaiya Olatunde pricing
Programs and services
- College admission counseling
- Academic advising
- Educational advocacy
- Study skills and time management coaching
- Grants and scholarships assistance
- Career counseling and school advising
Sumaiya Olatunde reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines counseling credentials with educational advocacy for students with learning disabilities and a focus on raising graduation rates.
Best for parents and students who want help with college applications, financial aid and learning support.
Common questions
How much does Sumaiya Olatunde charge?
Coaching with Sumaiya runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Sumaiya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sumaiya Olatunde help with?
Sumaiya Olatunde helps with college admission counseling, writing a strong college essay, grants and scholarships and financial aid.
Is Sumaiya Olatunde certified?
Sumaiya Olatunde lists: M.A.; M.S.; National Certified Counselor (N.C.C.); IECA Professional member.
Does Sumaiya Olatunde help students with learning disabilities?
Yes. Her services include advocacy and support for students with learning disabilities.
How do I contact Sumaiya Olatunde?
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